Marco Mengoni
Marco Mengoni (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmarko meŋˈɡoːni]; born 25 December 1988) is an Italian singer-songwriter who rose to fame in 2009, after winning the third season of Italian talent show X Factor.[1] Since that he has sold over 2.8 million records in Italy, peaking the Italian albums chart seven consecutive times and entering the Top 10 Italian Singles Chart fifteen times.[2][3] He won the Sanremo Music Festival in 2013 and again in 2023, therefore representing Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest in both years, respectively.
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| Born | December 25, 1988 Ronciglione, Viterbo, Italy |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Labels | Sony Music |
| Website | marcomengoni |
His 2009 debut extended play, Dove si vola, was preceded by the single with the same title, which reached the top spot of the Italian Top Digital Downloads chart and also served as his coronation song. In February 2010, Mengoni competed in the 60th Sanremo Music Festival with the song "Credimi ancora", placing third in a field of fifteen.[4] The song was included in his second extended play, Re matto, which debuted at number one in Italy. The EP was promoted through an Italian tour, which yielded the live album Re matto live. Mengoni's first full-length studio album, Solo 2.0, was released in September 2010 and was certified gold by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry.
In 2013, Mengoni won the 63rd Sanremo Music Festival with his song "L'essenziale". Mengoni was then internally selected by RAI to represent Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö with "L'essenziale". The song also became the lead single of the album Prontoacorrere, which became his fourth number-one on the Italian albums chart. In 2015, Mengoni released the albums Parole in circolo and Le cose che non ho, which were part of the same artistic project, also including the live record Marco Mengoni Live, all of them reaching the number one of Italian albums chart. After the 2017 collaboration "Come neve" with Italian singer Giorgia, he published his seventh consecutive number-one album Atlantico in 2018. In 2023, ten years after his first victory, he won the 73rd Sanremo Music Festival with "Due vite", earning him the right to represent Italy again in the Eurovision Song Contest, this time in Liverpool.
During his career, Mengoni has received several awards, including a Nastro d'Argento, two TRL Awards, nine Wind Music Awards, nine MTV Italian Music Awards and a Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards. In 2010 and 2015, he won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best European Act, becoming the first Italian artist to win that prize. In 2013, he also won the MTV European Music Award for Best Southern European Act.
Early life edit
Marco Mengoni was born on 25 December 1988 in Ronciglione, a comune in the province of Viterbo in central Italy, where he also spent his youth.[5] He is the only child of Nadia Ferrari and Maurizio Mengoni.[6][7][8] At the age of 14, while studying industrial design at secondary school, he started to take singing lessons.[9][10] Mengoni later started to perform as a member of a five-piece vocal group.[10] After leaving school, he moved to Rome, where he enrolled in a degree in Languages.[10] During his studies, he occasionally worked as a barman and he performed in piano bars and during weddings.[11] During the same years, he had his first experience in the recorded music business, working as a sound mixer and as a music programmer.[10]
Career edit
2009: X Factor and Dove si vola edit
Mengoni auditioned for the third series of the Italian talent-show X Factor in 2009, performing a cover of Eduardo De Crescenzo's "Uomini semplici".[12] The category he was part of, "16–24s", was mentored by Morgan, who chose Mengoni as one of his top four contestants that progressed to the live shows.[13] During the live shows, he performed songs from a wide range of genres, receiving the congratulations and admiration of popular Italian singers such as Mina, Giorgia, Elisa, and Adriano Celentano.[14][15] On 2 December 2009, Mengoni was announced the winner of the competition, receiving a recording contract with a stated value of €300,000 and being automatically selected as one of the participants to the Sanremo Music Festival 2010.[16]
Mengoni's winning single, "Dove si vola", debuted at number one on the Italian Top Digital Downloads chart,[17] and it was included in the extended play with the same title, released on 4 December 2009.[18] The EP, also including the original song "Lontanissimo da te" and five studio recordings of covers he had previously performed during the TV show,[19] peaked at number nine on the Italian albums chart[20] and was certified platinum by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry.[21]
| X Factor series 3 performances and results | |||||
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| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | R/O | Result |
| Audition[12] | Auditioner's Choice | "Uomini semplici" | Eduardo De Crescenzo | — | Advanced |
| Bootcamp[22] | "La luce dell'est" | Lucio Battisti | |||
| "We Can Work It Out" | The Beatles | ||||
| "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" | Aretha Franklin | ||||
| "I'm Outta Love" | Anastacia | ||||
| Live Show 1[23] | Mentor's Choice | "Man in the Mirror" | Michael Jackson | 5 | Safe |
| Live Show 2[24] | "L'amore si odia" | Noemi feat. Fiorella Mannoia | 2 | ||
| Live Show 3[25] | 1980s in music | "Notorious" | Duran Duran | 1 | |
| Live Show 4[26] | Mentor's Choice | "Psycho Killer" | Talking Heads | 6 | |
| Live Show 5[27] | "My Baby Just Cares for Me" | Nina Simone | 4 | ||
| Live Show 6[28] | "Ashes to Ashes" | David Bowie | 5 | ||
| Live Show 7[29] | "Helter Skelter" | The Beatles | 3 | ||
| Live Show 8[30] | "Insieme a te sto bene" | Lucio Battisti | 2 | ||
| Acappella Songs | "L'appuntamento" | Ornella Vanoni | 12 | ||
| Live Show 9[31] | Sanremo Music Festival | "Almeno tu nell'universo" | Mia Martini | 6 | |
| Live Show 10[32] | Italian-language Songs | "Onda su onda" | Bruno Lauzi | 1 | |
| Michael Jackson | "Billie Jean" | Michael Jackson | 11 | ||
| Live Show 11[33] | Mentor's Choice | "Kiss" | Prince and The Revolution | 5 | |
| "Il nostro concerto" | Umberto Bindi | 6 | |||
| Live Show 12[34] | "Back in Black" | AC/DC | 4 | ||
| Acappella Songs | "Senza fine" | Gino Paoli | 5 | ||
| Winner's Song | "Dove si vola" | Marco Mengoni | 12 | ||
| Final[35] | Celebrity Duets | "Oggi sono io" (with Alex Britti) | Alex Britti | 3 | |
| Mentor's Choice | "Amore assurdo" | Morgan | 5 | ||
| Winner's Song | "Dove si vola" | Marco Mengoni | 7 | ||
| Medley | "Psycho Killer", "My Baby Just Cares for Me", "Almeno tu nell'universo" | Talking Heads, Nina Simone, Mia Martini | 10 | Winner | |
| Acappella Song | "The Fool on the Hill" | The Beatles | 12 | ||
2010: Sanremo Music Festival and Re matto edit
In February 2010, Mengoni competed in the Big Artists section of the 60th Sanremo Music Festival, placing third with the song "Credimi ancora".[36][37] After being released as a single, "Credimi ancora" peaked at number three in Italy, and it was certified platinum by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry.[38][39] The song was also included in Mengoni's second EP, Re matto, released on 17 February 2010. The EP held the top spot of the Italian Albums Chart for four consecutive weeks,[40] and it also spawned the singles "Stanco (Deeper Inside)" and "In un giorno qualunque".[41][42]
The EP was also promoted through Mengoni's first concert tour, Re matto live, which debuted in Milan on 3 May 2010 and consisted of 56 two-hours shows,[43][44] including choreographies by Luca Tommassini and featuring songs from his previous studio records, as well as covers such as "Live and Let Die", "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Mad World", "Proud Mary" and "Tears in Heaven".[45][46][47] A live album and video album was recorded during the tour. Titled Re matto live, it was released on 19 October 2010,[42] and it debuted and peaked atop the Italian Albums Chart, later being certified platinum by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry.[21][48]
During the same year, Mengoni received the TRL award for Man of the Year.[49] After being voted Best Italian Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2010, he also won the award for Best European Act, becoming the first Italian artist to receive the prize.[50][51]
2011–2012: Solo 2.0 edit
On 2 September 2011, Mengoni released the single "Solo (Vuelta al ruedo)", preceding his first full-length studio album, Solo 2.0. Mengoni co-wrote most of the songs on the album,[52] working with composers including Italian singers-songwriters Neffa and Dente.[53] Influenced by electronic and rock music,[54][55] the album also includes tracks featuring the Italian a cappella group Cluster and the orchestra directed by Fabio Gurian.[54] Released on 27 September 2011, Solo 2.0 debuted at number one on the Italian Albums Chart,[56] and it was certified gold for domestic sales exceeding 30,000 units.[57] On 21 October 2011, "Tanto il resto cambia" was released as the album's second single, while the third single, "Dall'inferno", was released to Italian radio stations on 27 January 2013.[58]
In 2011, Mengoni also appeared on Lucio Dalla's compilation album Questo amore, duetting with him on a new version of the hit "Meri Luis",[59] and on Renato Zero's video album Sei Zero, performing "Per non essere così".[60] To promote his first full-length album, Mengoni embarked on an Italian tour, the Solo tour 2.0, which debuted on 26 November 2011 in Milan.[61] In April 2012, a second leg of the tour started. Taking place in Italian theatres, it was created by Mengoni with Andrea Rigonat and Italian singer Elisa.[62]
2013–2014: Sanremo Music Festival, #prontoacorrere and Eurovision Song Contest edit
After moving to Milan, in February 2013 Mengoni competed in the 63rd Sanremo Music Festival with the songs "L'essenziale" and "Bellissimo", the latter written by Gianna Nannini.[63] On 12 February 2013, "L'essenziale" won against "Bellissimo" as the song to be performed by Mengoni during the next stages of the competition.[64] During the fourth night, he also performed a cover of Luigi Tenco's "Ciao amore ciao".[65] On 16 February 2013, Mengoni was announced the winner of the competition.[66] During the same night, an internal jury also chose Mengoni among the other participants to the competition as the Italian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013.[67]
A shortened version of "L'essenziale" was later chosen as the song to be performed during the Eurovision Song Contest.[68] As part of the "Big Five", Mengoni automatically qualified for the final of the competition, held in Malmö, Sweden, on 18 May 2013. Mengoni finished seventh in a field of 26, receiving 126 points.[69]
After being released as a single, "L'essenziale" debuted at number one on the Italian Digital Downloads chart, holding the top spot for a total of eight consecutive weeks and being certified multi-platinum.[38][70] Both "L'essenziale" and "Bellissimo" were included in Mengoni's second studio album, #prontoacorrere, produced by Michele Canova and released in Italy on 19 March 2013.[71] The album, which features songs written by artists such as Mark Owen, Gianna Nannini, Ivano Fossati and Cesare Cremonini,[71] debuted at number one in Italy, and it was certified platinum by the Federation of the Italian Music Industry.[72] The following singles from the album, "Pronto a correre" and "Non passerai", were released in Italy on 19 April and on 23 August 2013, respectively, and they both entered the top-ten in Mengoni's home country.[73][74][75][76]
In July 2014, Mengoni said that his Eurovision experience left him "a little astonished" and that he would compete again "without a second thought."[77]
2015–2016: Parole in circolo and Le cose che non ho edit
In January 2015, Mengoni released his third studio album, Parole in circolo, the first part of a "two-chapters" project. The album was preceded by the single "Guerriero", released in November 2014.[78][79] The second part of this project, which consisted in the album Le cose che non ho, was released in December 2015.[80]
After being voted Best Italian Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2015, he also won the award for Best European Act for the second time.[81][82] The closing part of this artistic project was the live album Marco Mengoni Live, released in October 2016.[83] The album also featured six studio tracks, including the single "Sai che" and a duet with English singer Paloma Faith, which recorded the track "Ad occhi chiusi (Light in You)".[83]
2018–present: Atlantico, Materia trilogy, return to Sanremo and Eurovision edit
On 19 October 2018, Mengoni published "Voglio" and "Buona Vita" singles at the same time, which anticipated the fifth studio album Atlantico, published on 30 November.[84] On 30 November released the third single "Hola (I Say)", in collaboration with Tom Walker. On 5 April 2019, he released the fourth single "Muhammad Ali".[85] The album is available in both Italian and Spanish.
In early 2021, Mengoni returned with "Venere e Marte", a song featuring Takagi & Ketra and Frah Quintale. In the summer of that year he presented the new single "Ma stasera", produced by Purple Disco Machine. The single preceded the sixth studio album Materia (Terra), which was released in December 2021. The album is designed as a trilogy, with the second part Materia (Pelle) released in October 2022. He participated in and won the Sanremo Music Festival 2023 with the song "Due vite",[86][87] earning him the right to represent Italy again in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool.[88] In an interview on TG1 following his win, Mengoni stated that he may choose a different song other than "Due vite" to compete in Eurovision;[89] the song was later confirmed to remain as Mengoni's Eurovision 2023 entry.[90][91] In the final, Mengoni ultimately placed fourth, with a score of 350 points.[92]
As the latest Sanremo winner, he was invited to co-host the first night of the 2024 festival alongside Amadeus.[93]
Musical style and influences edit
Generally referred to as a pop artist,[94] according to Il Corriere della Sera's Luca Benedetti, Mengoni has a typically soul voice, with pop rock tones.[95]
Mengoni credits The Beatles as a major inspiration.[96][97] His other main influences include David Bowie,[98] George Michael,[99] Freddie Mercury,[100] Michael Jackson,[101] and Renato Zero[102]
Discography edit
Studio albums
- Solo 2.0 (2011)
- #prontoacorrere (2013)
- Parole in circolo (2015)
- Le cose che non ho (2015)
- Atlantico (2018)
- Materia (Terra) (2021)
- Materia (Pelle) (2022)
- Materia (Prisma) (2023)
Tours edit
- 2010: Re matto tour
- 2011: Solo tour 2.0
- 2012: Tour teatrale
- 2013: L'Essenziale Tour
- 2015, 2016, 2019, 2022: #MengoniLive
- 2022–2023: Marco negli stadi
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2010 | TRL Awards | MTV Man of the Year[49] | Himself | Won |
| My TRL Best Video[49] | Credimi ancora | Nominated | ||
| MTV Europe Music Awards | Best Italian Act[103] | Himself | Won | |
| Best European Act[50] | Won | |||
| Wind Music Awards | Platinum Album Award[104] | Dove si vola | Won | |
| Platinum Album Award[104] | Re matto | Won | ||
| 2011 | TRL Awards | Best Talent Show Artist[105] | Himself | Nominated |
| Wind Music Awards | Platinum Album Award[106] | Re matto live | Won | |
| Platinum Digital Single Award[106] | "Credimi ancora" | Won | ||
| Platinum Digital Single Award[106] | "In un giorno qualunque" | Won | ||
| 2012 | TRL Awards | Best Look[107] | Himself | Nominated |
| Superman Award[108] | Won | |||
| Onstage Awards | Best Video[109] | "Dall'inferno" | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Wind Music Awards | Multi-platinum Digital Single Award[110][111] | "L'essenziale" | Won |
| Platinum Album Award[110][111] | #prontoacorrere | Won | ||
| MTV Italian Music Awards | Superman Award[112] | Himself | Won | |
| Artist Saga[112] | Won | |||
| Best Fan[112] | Nominated | |||
| MTV Europe Music Awards | Best Italian Act[113] | Won | ||
| Best Southern European Act[114] | Won | |||
| Best Worldwide Act[114] | Nominated | |||
| 2014 | Kids' Choice Awards | Best Italian Singer[115] | Won | |
| MTV Italian Music Awards | Best Look[116] | Won | ||
| Best Fan[116] | Won | |||
| TwITStar[116] | Won | |||
| Artist Saga[116] | Won | |||
| 2015 | Wind Music Awards | Multi-platinum Album Award[117] | Parole in circolo | Won |
| Multi-platinum Single Award[117] | "Guerriero" | Won | ||
| MTV Italian Music Awards | Superman Award[118] | Himself | Won | |
| Artist Saga[118] | Won | |||
| Best Performance[119] | "Io ti aspetto" | Won | ||
| MTV Europe Music Awards | Best Italian Act[81] | Himself | Won | |
| Best European Act[82] | Won | |||
| 2016 | Onstage Awards | Best Italian Tour[120] | #MengoniLive2015 | Nominated |
| Live Anthem[120] | "Esseri umani" | Nominated | ||
| Best Fanbase[120] | L'esercito | Nominated | ||
| Best Look[120] | Himself | Nominated | ||
| Best Performer[121] | Himself | Won | ||
| MTV Italian Music Awards | Best Italian Male[122] | Himself | Won | |
| Best Tormentone[122] | "Ti ho voluto bene veramente" | Nominated | ||
| Best Fan[122] | L'esercito | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | MTV Italian Music Awards | Best Italian Male[123] | Himself | Won |
| Best Fan | L'esercito | Won | ||
| 2021 | RTL 102.5 Power Hits Estate | Power Hits Estate[124] | "Ma Stasera" | Won |
| 2023 | Marcel Bezençon Awards | Composer Award[125] | "Due vite" | Won |
| David di Donatello | Best Original Song[126] | "Caro amore lontanissimo" | Nominated | |
| Nastro d'Argento | Best Original Song[127] | Won |
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lorax | 2012 | Onceler (voice) | Italian dub Leggio d'oro – Special Award for Revelation Voice Actor in a Cartoon |
| The Lion King | 2019 | Simba (voice) | Italian dub |
| Klaus | Jesper (voice) | Italian dub; Netflix Original Movie |
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